SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Enjoy a day at the farms and gardens! Free admission! Activities for all ages! 

Learn how local producers and community members produce local food! Visit one or all of these farms in any order! 

SCHEDULE:

•10 a.m. to noon Bike Tour (You must register for the Bike Tour using this link https://forms.gle/6XxmFEqdQLf9cMkp6 (More information will be sent to those who register.) 

•Noon to 4 p.m. Visit as many of the locations that you would like at your own pace. 

Participating farms 

(Note***Not on the bike tour.)

Fitkin Popcorn LLC***

5400 Ford RD | Cedar Falls, IA 50613

See how popcorn is grown and processed. Enjoy the FIT-POP “Popcorn Bar” and a hay-ride! Popcorn will be available for purchase. (Restroom available)

People’s Community Health Clinic Garden

936 Walnut St. | Waterloo Iowa, 50703

People’s Garden grows free produce for clinic members. We distribute twice weekly, and do select deliveries. We accept volunteers and use no pesticides. Come check out the garden at your own pace and a staff member will be there to answer any questions. (Restroom available)

Litteaur’s Garden Produce

4929 Weiden Rd. | Waterloo, IA 50701

Locally owned and operated farm with conventional growing practices. We are part of We Arose Co-op. Come check out the farm at your own pace and staff will be there to answer any questions. Local food will be available for purchase.

We Arose Co-op

300 Peek St. | Waterloo, 50703

We Arose Co-op is a network of local producers, social enterprises, and consumers dedicated to elevating urban farming cooperation by building community and increasing access to local and affordable, healthy food options through education and outreach. Our shared vision is to inspire future generations to nourish themselves, their families, and communities. We are pesticide free and harvest produce by hand. Check out one of our gardens at this location at your own pace! A staff member will be there to answer any questions.

Southern Goods***

7514 Hammond Ave. | Waterloo, IA 50701

We are a regenerative farm using minimal to no pesticides. We are part of We Arose Co-op. Come check out the farm at your own pace and staff will be there to answer any questions. Local food will be available for purchase.

Northeast Iowa Food Bank Garden

261 Vinton Street | Waterloo, IA 50703

Food Banks were created to reclaim food that would otherwise go to waste and redistribute it to people in need. That ideal is still at the heart of a significant percentage of the food we obtain and distribute. However, produce remains inaccessible to those on a tight grocery budget. We utilize our garden to assist in giving our clients additional nutritious choices. NEIFB growing practices vary with each product. We have many volunteers that assist with planning their portion of the garden and all pitch in to harvest! Visit the garden and a volunteer will be available to give you a tour and answer any questions! Tours will be at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m, and 3 p.m. (Restrooms available)

Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center Garden

1112 Mobile St. | Waterloo, IA 50703

A variety of produce is grown using conventional methods. We provide free produce to the neighborhood as part of our community building efforts.Come check out the garden at your own pace and staff will be there to answer any questions. Local food will be available for purchase. (Restrooms available)

Cook’s Fruits & Veg

3724 Sage Rd. | Waterloo 50703

Check out another one of our locations where we grow local food! A variety of produce is grown using conventional methods. We are part of We Arose Co-op. Come check out the farm at your own pace and staff will be there to answer any questions. Local food will be available for purchase.

Cunningham School Learning Garden***

1224 Mobile St. | Waterloo, IA 50703

Check out the new space! In the last year we put down new mulch, refilled beds, added a raised bed, and planted additional perennials like rhubarb, sorrel, and strawberries.

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